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- AUTO SHOW | ABC 7 Chicago to Preview the 2017 Chicago Auto Show Live
TRENDING NOW – ABC 7 Puts You in the Driver's Seat with a Spectacular Preview of the 2017 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW, Saturday, February 11 at 6pm ABC 7 PRESENTS THE 2017 CHICAGO AUTO SHOW, hosted by Mark Giangreco and Jim Rose, a live, hour-long special showcasing all of the bells and whistles that come with some of the finest driving machines the industry has to offer. ABC 7's Jerry Taft, Cheryl Scott, Roz Varon, Val Warner, Ryan Chiaverini, Ji Suk Yi and Ravi Baichwal will also contribute. An encore broadcast of the live special will air on Saturday, February 11 at Midnight and Sunday, February 12 at 1 PM on ABC 7. During the special, Auto Show Chairman Mike McGrath, Jr. joins hosts Giangreco and Rose for a tour around the 1-million square foot showroom to reveal some of the hottest cars with the biggest "wow" factors including a few surprises from Hollywood. This year's Chicago Auto Show will showcase 5 indoor test tracks, the most ever in the Chicago Auto Show's history. Jerry Taft will hold his breath during a thrilling test drive in a Mercedes -Benz G Class on the Iron Schöckl. The Iron Schöckl track, new this year, will take Jerry up on a steep angle....and of course what comes up, must come down! Also new this year is the RAM Truck Territory Indoor Track Experience. Jim Rose will take the fast lane in a powerful RAM truck as it negotiates the 30,000-square-foot ultimate in-truck adventure. What's turning heads in auto technology? From safety features to cars that know how to drive, Roz Varon hits the open road to check things out. When Roz steps into a Mercedes E Class sedan, she discovers it really takes the work out of driving. And if she needs to turn the radio down, a wave of the hand makes that happen, no problem! Roz also visits Ray Chevrolet in Fox Lake to show off their teen drive package. A parent's dream, the teen drive package, helps teens learn how to be safer drivers by giving parents a report card after every drive. Some dealerships are going above and beyond to provide amenities for their customers. Ji Suk Yi shows viewers how high the bar has been set to cater to car buying customers during her visit to Arlington Lexus. If you're browsing for a car or waiting for service, you can take advantage of an in-house movie theater, driving range, indoor putting, fitness center and if the day has been too stressful - you can even enjoy a relaxing message. The 2017 Chicago Auto Show special returns for the 3rd year to ABC 7 through a partnership with the Chicago Auto Trade Association and ABC 7 Chicago - pairing the most watched television station in Chicago with the largest auto show in North America. This year will mark the 109th edition of the show. According to ABC 7 President and General Manger, John Idler, "Our partnership with the Chicago Auto Show gets stronger every year. It's rewarding to do business with an organization, who like us, knows the value and importance of giving back to the community. We are proud to bring the largest and most exciting auto show in the nation to the Chicago viewers during our live auto show special." "We are excited to be working with ABC 7 Chicago for a television special from the nation's largest auto show," said Chicago Auto Show Chairman Mike McGrath, Jr. (pictured right) "This year's live broadcast is sure to delight people of all ages as at-home viewers will get a glimpse of never-before-seen vehicles, interactive family attractions and brand new automotive technologies, all within more than 1 million square feet and under one roof." Chicago new-car dealers have been outstanding community partners, lending support to local schools, Little League teams and local charities. The 2017 Auto Show turns the spotlight on the many dealerships that embark on year-round commitments to help charitable organizations in their neighborhoods. Among those profiled are: Evanston Suburu, D'Arcy Motors, Riverview Ford and Sunrise Chevrolet. The Auto Show special will be broadcast live on ABC 7's 7.1 and 7.2, available on the ABC app and the ABC 7 News App and will also be available live and on-demand on ABC7Chicago.com. 2017 Chicago Auto Show - Ticket prices Tickets are available at our McCormick Place ticket booths on public show days or online at ChicagoAutoShow.com and https://tickets.drivechicago.com . (Show box office closes one hour before the show closes.) $13 for adults $7 for seniors aged 62 and older $7 for children 7-12 Free Admission for children 6 and younger when accompanied by a paying adult. Family members only. #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #ChicagoAutoShow #TrendingNow
- MAJOR MUSIC ANNOUNCEMENT | Toby Keith to Perform Ribfest June 30th
NAPERVILLE – The Exchange Club of Naperville and the 2017 Ribfest Committee are pleased to announce superstar Toby Keith presented by Ford F-Series will play the Navistar Main Stage on Friday, June 30th. The 30th Ribfest will be held June 30-July 3rd in Knoch Park, Naperville. The family festival is set to return with four days of food, fun and music, all with a purpose. Over the past 29 years, over $15 million has been donated from Ribfest proceeds to more than 50 local agencies, all working to prevent and eliminate child abuse and domestic violence. About Toby Keith A The familiar maxim of the triple threat – singer, songwriter, musician – doesn't begin to cover it for Toby Keith, one of the modern era's most complete self-directed hit makers. And Keith's most recent several months are a remarkably accurate representation of his entire career. He wrote, produced and released his latest single "A Few More Cowboys" to Billboard Hot Shot Debut status and the song is continuing to round up some amens and good-calls on its way up the charts. The release heralds new music following the successful and acclaimed 2015 album 35 mph Town. Toby continues to fill venues coast-to-coast on his current Interstates & Tailgates Tour presented by Ford F-Series. National television performances include kicking off the 2015 season of PBS' Soundstage, and paying tribute to Merle Haggard on the April, 2016 FOX telecast of the American Country Countdown Awards as well as to Glen Campbell and songwriter Jimmy Webb on the September, 2016 CBS telecast of ACM Honors. Even closer to his heart was last year's performance on TBS' Neighborhood Sessions and being recognized with the Atlantic Council's Distinguished Leadership Award for "remarkable musical contributions and support for US troops around the world." Capping it all is this year's Toby Keith & Friends Golf Classic which raised another $1.175 million to aid sick children and their families in Oklahoma. From the moment Toby's debut single "Should've Been A Cowboy" shot up the charts to become his first No. 1, the engine driving everything else has been the music. He writes it. He arranges and produces it. And he releases it on his own record label, Show Dog Nashville. At the core is his songwriting, as recognized in his 2015 induction into the Songwriters Hall Of Fame in New York City. The Nashville Songwriters Association International named him Songwriter/Artist of the Decade and he is a three-time BMI Country Songwriter/Artist of the Year. His songs have received more than 87 million BMI performances on commercial radio stations worldwide. Keith's albums have sold more than 40 million copies. His tours have drawn more than a million fans each year for more than a decade straight, with recent expansion into Europe and Australia. The awards are too numerous to count and include Artist of the Decade nods from Billboard and the American Country Awards, as well as the ACM's Career Achievement honor. A musician's musician, he was a last minute illness stand-in for the late Merle Haggard a few years back and responded to Merle's query about which of the legend's songs Keith knew and could cover with, "All of 'em." And there have been some unexpected highlights along the way as well, including country's most impactful viral event ever, "Red Solo Cup," the video for which has received more than 30 million views and was named ACM Video of the Year . Toby's most rewarding experiences, however, have come from giving back locally, nationally and abroad. His golf classics fund the Toby Keith Foundation and OK Kids Korral, a cost-free home for families of children dealing with critical illnesses. His 11 USO Tours to date have been recognized with the Spirit of the USO Award (2014). And when a tornado ravaged his hometown, Toby Keith was the face of the community and helped shoulder the cleanup with the 2013 OK Twister Relief Concert. Triple threat? How about singer, songwriter, musician, producer, entertainer, humanitarian, Oklahoman and patriot. For starters. For more online ticket and event information, visit www.ribfest.net. Ribfest is produced by the Exchange Club of Naperville and sponsored, in part, by Navistar, Miller-Lite & Coca Cola, Naperville Bank & Trust, Gerald Kia Naperville, Meijer, Baird & Warner, Exelon, Big Bite Tour, Glancer Magazine and many other wonderful sponsors in conjunction with the City of Naperville and the Naperville Park District. Volunteer run and mission driven, the Exchange Club of Naperville welcomes volunteers to assist in making Ribfest the premier outdoor summer festival in the area. Toby Keith to perform Ribfest Friday, June 30th #glancermagazine #GlancerWeekly #ArtsEntertainment #Ribfest2017 #Naperville
- FOOD + FUN | Summer Tomatoes in Winter
TRENDING NOW – The typical winter tomato is a sorry imitation of the summer version. It’s bred for traits like firmness and shelf life rather than flavor, picked green, shipped thousands of miles, and as tasteless as raw tofu by the time it reaches your table. But now Chicago-area foodies can get summer-fresh tomatoes year-round at local Whole Foods, Jewel and Sam’s Club stores courtesy of MightyVine – a company that grows tomatoes in a 15-acre hydroponic greenhouse 80 miles west of Chicago and delivers them to area stores as little as 24 hours after they’ve been picked. Founded by former Glencoe resident Jim Murphy and headed by Chicago’s Gary Lazarski, MightyVine built its first 7.5-acre glasshouse in 2015 and doubled the space last year to meet rising demand in local grocery stores and restaurants. The expansion doubled production to about 500,000 pounds of tomatoes a month in peak growing conditions. The company’s tomatoes are fully vine-ripened and picked when they’re deep red, just when their flavor peaks. The two varieties grown in the climate-controlled greenhouse – Forticia and Robinio slicing and cherry tomatoes, respectively – were developed by MightyVine’s Dutch growing partners for taste rather than transportability and are available in North America exclusively from MightyVine. The growing process and local delivery also provide environmental advantages including a 90% water savings over field-grown tomatoes, reduced pesticide use through integrated pest management, and reduced carbon emissions because of the shorter transportation distance More information is available at www.mightyvine.com. #GlancerMagazine #TrendingNow #FoodKitchen
- LIFESTYLE | Making Men Better At Romance on Valentine’s Day and Every Day
The romance doesn’t drain out of a relationship overnight. It’s a slow trickle over time. “Counselors will tell you that the leaks in a marriage or love relationship are a hazard of daily life,” says Drexel Gilbert, author of 30 Days to Better Love: A Guide for Men (www.drexelgilbert.com). “Careers, children, bills and a variety of daily responsibilities add to the problem, one drip at a time.” As Valentine’s Day approaches, men everywhere are making dinner reservations and buying chocolates for their once-a-year-effort to be more romantic. But as wonderful as Valentine’s Day is, there’s no need to wait for a special occasion to add sizzle back to a relationship, Gilbert says. Men who haven’t given as much attention to their significant other as they should can reignite the romance at any time through simple and inexpensive actions. “You don’t have to plan a European getaway to let your wife know how special she is to you,” Gilbert says. Instead, she suggests: • Give her flowers every day for a month. Women love to receive flowers even if some of them insist they don’t, Gilbert says. It needn’t always be a bouquet. It can be a single flower. It can be a flower picked from your own garden. “In a pinch, it can even be a daisy you draw on a piece of paper and leave with a sweet note on the kitchen counter,” Gilbert says. • Sit beside her. If you’re sitting in an easy chair while your wife is on the sofa it’s time to make a move, Drexel says. Sit beside her as you watch television, entertain guests, read, talk or listen to music. “A psychologist once told me that a couple’s physical distance implies the level of their emotional distance,” Gilbert says. “He also said that couples who routinely sit beside each other are likely to be more affectionate in their relationship.” • Talk to her. This one is exceptionally easy – or at least should be in theory. In reality, while a lot of talking goes on in relationships, it’s often about the kids, bills, chores, careers or car repairs. Gilbert suggests making a conscious effort to have more meaningful conversations. Watch a movie together and talk about why you did or didn’t like it. After church, talk about the sermon and how it might apply to your lives. As you drive down the road, turn off the radio and ask her opinion about something that’s important to you. “And the second part of that is really listen to what she has to say,” Gilbert says. • Be a gentleman. “Somewhere along the way in the struggle for equality and the battle for respect in the workplace, we forgot that it’s still all right for men to be courteous to women,” Gilbert says. Open the car door for her. Hold her chair at the restaurant. Stand up when she goes to the ladies’ room and stand up again when she comes back. Hold the umbrella over her head even if it means you get wet. “Putting the romance back into a relationship is not rocket science, but it does take effort,” Gilbert says. “You’ve got to try. If you’re planning any New Year’s resolutions, this would be the perfect one.” About Drexel Gilbert Drexel Gilbert, author of 30 Days to Better Love: A Guide for Men (www.drexelgilbert.com), has more than 30 years of experience working as a journalist, TV news anchor, newsroom manager and public speaker. She also is author of five children’s books. #glancermagazine #TrendingNow #HealthWellness #Lifestyle
- FOOD + KITCHEN | 5 Tips to Tackle a Tasty Game Day Menu
TRENDING NOW – Just like your favorite sports team, hosting a winning big-game party or tailgate takes planning, preparation and teamwork. To make your festivities fun-filled, remember these entertaining tips that are sure to score big with your fans. Scatter the refreshments. Help direct movement and traffic flow by setting up food stations. Using different rooms or areas helps prevent congestion and encourages guests to mingle. Try placing finger foods and other appetizers in a couple of locations, beverages in another area and desserts in yet another space. Embrace variety. Take into account taste preferences and dietary needs, and have an assortment of food and drinks available. Offer spicy options along with less seasoned dishes, both indulgent and better-for-you treats, plus an array of beverages for drinkers and non-drinkers alike. Build your roster. If your party is a potluck, encourage guests to sign up for dishes so you don’t end up with multiple versions of the same thing. Create a discussion group online, or simply ask guests to indicate what they’ll bring along with their RSVP. Don’t forget the dips. Wings are a tailgating staple, and dips are a great way to complement those zesty flavors or cool the heat, but you may find yourself in a team rivalry when it comes to the preferred dip at the game day bash: ranch or bleu cheese dressing? Both pair well with a range of wing flavors, so these dips are sure to be crowd pleasers. The delicious combination of fresh herb and vegetable flavors make Litehouse Homestyle Ranch a perfect party choice, and Litehouse Chunky Bleu Cheese features fresh buttermilk, homemade mayonnaise and a blend of spices as the backdrop for award-winning artisan blue cheese chunks that will make your fellow sports fans cheer for more. Expand on tradition. Tailgating is a time-honored tradition, and the food lineup is often based on familiar fare. Along with those fan favorites, don’t be afraid to put some new flavors into play, such as these Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings that add a tangy ethnic flair to traditional wings. Find more game day recipes at LitehouseFoods.com. Sticky Sesame Chicken Wings Yield: 4 servings Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: 40 minutes • 1/4 cup flour • 1/4 teaspoon salt • 20 chicken wings • 3 tablespoons soy sauce • 2 tablespoons sesame oil • 1/2 teaspoon Litehouse Instantly Fresh Garlic • 3 tablespoons water, divided • 1/2 cup brown sugar • 1 tablespoon cornstarch • sliced green onions, for garnish • sesame seeds, for garnish • celery sticks (optional) • Litehouse Homestyle Ranch and Chunky Bleu Cheese Dressing Heat oven to 400 F. In large bag, combine flour and salt. Add chicken wings and shake to coat. Discard any leftover flour. Line baking sheet with foil and spray with pan spray of your choice. Place wings in single layer on baking sheet. Bake wings 40-45 minutes, turning halfway through. In sauce pan over medium heat, combine soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, 2 tablespoons water and brown sugar. Whisk together remaining water and cornstarch, and pour into sauce. Bring to boil then simmer until thickened. When wings are done, toss with sauce, garnish with green onion and sesame seeds, and serve with celery sticks, ranch and bleu cheese dressing. #GlancerMagazine #TrendingNow #Lifestyle #Recipes #FoodKitchen
- FOOD + KITCHEN | Show Off Your Sweet Side This Valentine’s Day
TRENDING NOW – Treat family, friends and co-workers to something they will all love this Valentine’s Day by making easy and impressive cookies. Start with your favorite roll-out cookie recipe or simply dress up store-bought ones by adding some simple details with icing. From the cupids at Wilton, here are three ways to leave them smitten with sweets this Valentine’s Day: Desserts with dimension. Triple your treats by stacking three decorated cookies in different sizes together and attach them with icing. Complement with color. A simple piping technique looks stunning when piped in different colors on your cookies. Get to gifting. Wrap your finished treats in a Valentine’s Day treat bag or box. For more fun and delicious Valentine’s Day recipes, baking tips and inspiration, visit www.wilton.com . Stackable Ombre Heart Cookies Each stacked cookie serves 1. • Favorite roll-out cookie recipe • Royal icing (recipe on wilton.com ) • Rose Icing Color • Heart Micro Mini Icing Decorations Prepare and roll out cookie dough following recipe directions. Use 3 smallest cutters from 4-piece heart nesting cookie cutter set to cut out shapes. Bake and cool cookies. Divide royal icing into three equal portions, and tint 3 shades of rose. Thin a portion of each shade following recipe directions. Use tip 3 and full-strength tinted icing to outline cookies. Use thinned tinted icing in cut decorating bag to fill in cookies; gently tap to smooth icing. Let dry overnight. Use icing to attach cookies, stacking largest to smallest; place icing decoration on top. Scalloped Heart Cookies Each cookie serves 1. • Favorite roll-out cookie recipe • Ready-To-Use White Creamy Decorator Icing • Icing Colors: Burgundy, Red-Red and Christmas Red Prepare and roll out dough following recipe directions. Use largest cutter from the 4-piece heart nesting cookie cutter set to cut out shape. Bake and cool cookies. Divide icing into four equal portions. Tint one of each portion light burgundy, dark burgundy and combination of red-red/Christmas red. Reserve last portion white. Starting from top edge of heart, use tip 102 and icing in dark burgundy, light burgundy, red and white to pipe V-shaped groups of two petals, one piped from left and one from right, to create row of petals in alternating colors. Repeat with second row between petals in first row. Continue to repeat pattern until cookies are covered. SOURCE: Wilton #glancermagazine #TrendingNow #Lifestyle #Recipes #FoodKitchen
- LIFESTYLE | Aurora Sailor Serves in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala
PUERTO BARRIOS, GUATEMALA – This local area woman is hard at work for the U.S. Navy. Utilitiesman 2nd Class Kristina Sosa, a native of Aurora, IL attached to Construction Battalion Maintenance (CBMU) 202, is pictured securing a tent in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala, in support of Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17). The team assembled tents following the mission’s arrival in the country. CP-17 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern Command/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements, and medical, dental, and veterinary support in an effort to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America. (U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 2nd Class Shamira Purifoy) Go Kristina! About Continuing Promise The humanitarian mission Continuing Promise 2017 (CP-17) departed Naval Station Mayport, Florida, Jan. 26, for its stop in Puerto Barrios, Guatemala. A team of 169 Army, Navy, Air Force and Marine Corps service members will spend roughly two weeks in the city located on the nation's Atlantic coast. While there, they will provide veterinary and medical services to local communities, including preventative treatments, dental care, optometry screenings and women's health services. "Our visit gives us the chance to build on the previous missions' successes while working with our partners to leave a positive impact in local communities," said Capt. Errin Armstrong, CP-17's commander, who also participated in Continuing Promise 2015's visit to Guatemala. "The relationships created during operations like Continuing Promise build trust and cooperation within the region," added Armstrong, who also serves as commander, Destroyer Squadron (DESRON) 40. "This stop will also help ensure we are prepared to provide relief as a team when a disaster strikes." The team's departure aboard the Military Sealift Command's USNS Spearhead (T-EPF 1) capped off nearly a week of training in Mayport. Service members were taught local customs and courtesies, and got a little dirty practicing the set up of the living and support facilities that will make up their temporary camp during mission stops. CP-17 is scheduled to run from January to April and will visit Guatemala, Honduras and Colombia. CP-17 is a U.S. Southern Command-sponsored and U.S. Naval Forces Southern/U.S. 4th Fleet-conducted deployment to conduct civil-military operations including humanitarian assistance, training engagements and medical, dental and veterinary support, in an effort to show U.S. support and commitment to Central and South America. #GlancerMagazine #Lifestyle #LocalWomen #GlancerWeekly #Aurora
- ARTS + ENTERTAINMENT | Local Talent to Appear in Elgin Symphony Orchestra
Batavia Native Jonathan Rudy, Organ, to Appear with the ESO February 11 & 12 BATAVIA – Organist Jonathan Rudy, a native of Batavia, IL, will appear with The Elgin Symphony Orchestra (ESO) on Saturday, February 11, 7:30 pm and Sunday, February 12, 2:30 pm at the Hemmens Cultural Center, performing Saint Saëns’ majestic Symphony No. 3, Organ Symphony. Saint-Saëns said of the piece "I gave everything to it I was able to give. What I have here accomplished, I will never achieve again.” The music was used to create the popular song, If I Had Words, featured in the movie, Babe. Perfect for the family or your favorite Valentine, the program also includes lush, passionate and beautifully melodic works like Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, highlighted in Disney’s Fantasia, Liadov’s ethereal Enchanted Lake, and Respighi’s romantic Fountains of Rome. Music Director Andrew Grams will give a pre-concert chat one hour before the concert. Tickets are only $30-$65. Student tickets $12. There is convenient free parking or valet service. Saturday concertgoers are invited after the performance to Mingle with the Musicians at the Elgin Public House. For concert tickets, call 847-888-4000 or visit ElginSymphony.Org . Jonathan D. Rudy is recognized by colleagues and audiences for excellence as a performer, church musician, improviser, educator, and conductor. A native of Batavia, Illinois, Mr. Rudy’s recent concert appearances, including recitals, master classes, competitions, and dedicatory/commemorative events, have included locations all across the United States. Mr. Rudy is a laureate of several performance competitions and most recently won First Prize and the Audience Prize at the American Guild of Organists 2014 National Young Artists Competition in Organ Performance, the Guild’s premiere young organist competition. He was also a finalist in the National Organ Playing Competition in Fort Wayne, as well as the Second Prize Winner of the Regional Competition for Young Organists (Quimby Competition) in 2011. He received the Immanuel Organ Scholar Award in 2009 (Evanston, IL) in recognition of excellence in performance and sacred music, as well as high praise and prizes during competitions hosted in Detroit, Bloomington IN, Wheaton IL, and Glen Ellyn IL. In addition to appearances as organist and church musician, Mr. Rudy maintains a career as a conductor. He studied Choral Conducting at Indiana University with Dr. William Gray and Dr. Richard Tangyuk, and regularly leads choral and instrumental ensembles. He has served as conductor for the Valparaiso University Men’s Chorus, the AGO Bloomington Choralfest Ensemble, and the choral and instrumental ensembles at his church positions, amongst other leadership positions. Mr. Rudy received his Master’s Degree in Organ and Sacred Music at Indiana University, where he studied organ with Janette Fishell, improvisation and sacred music with Bruce Neswick, and pursued minors in Music Theory and Choral Conducting. Mr. Rudy completed his undergraduate degree at Valparaiso University, studying Organ and Sacred Music with Lorraine Brugh and Karel Paukert. While at Valparaiso, he was initiated into Pi Kappa Lambda, the national music honors society, and received the Reidenbach Award in Church Music. In his early years he studied organ with Karl Bruhn and piano with his mother, Melinda J. Rudy. Jonathan D. Rudy currently serves as Music Director at First Cumberland Presbyterian Church in Cookeville, TN, where he lives with his beautiful wife, Katie. He tutors students privately in Aural Skills, Music Theory, Piano, and Voice, and maintains an amateur recording studio. Mr. Rudy has served as Organist at Central Presbyterian Church, Terre Haute, IN, as Associate Instructor of Music Theory and Aural Skills at Indiana University, and as Dean and Member-At-Large of the American Guild of Organists Bloomington Chapter (Region V). Andrew Grams became music director of the Elgin Symphony Orchestra in June 2013 after an international search. A graduate of the Juilliard School and the Curtis Institute of Music, he holds degrees in violin performance and conducting and has appeared with many of the great orchestras of the world. Grams was a protégé of Franz Welser-Möst and served as assistant conductor for the Cleveland Orchestra for three years. Named 2015 Conductor of the Year by the Illinois Council of Orchestras, his charismatic conducting and easy accessibility have made him a favorite of Elgin Symphony audiences. He has extended his contract with the ESO through 2021. To learn more about Andrew Grams, visit andrewgrams.com and https://www.instagram.com/andrewhgrams/ #GlancerMagazine #ArtsEntertainment #Elgin #GlancerWeekly #Batavia
- FUN FAMILY EVENT | Downtown Downers Grove Ice Fest
ENJOY WINTER DOWNTOWN DOWNERS GROVE Get out of the house for a weekend of fun, shopping and dining for all ages! The Annual Downtown Downers Grove Ice Festival will return on February 10-12, 2017. While taking in the nearly 40 pre-carved ice sculptures that will line the streets of Downtown Downers Grove, you can watch live demonstrations (Fri. 5:30pm, Sat. & Sun. 11am-3pm). Enjoy a magic show by Ronald McDonald (at the Main Street Train Station), Sat. 1pm and a visit from the Ice Queen & Ice Princess (strolling around town) on Sun. 12-2pm, don’t forget your camera! More details on all of the great events for the weekend at www.downtowndg.org. #GlancerMagazine #February2017 #DownersGroveIceFest #ArtsEntertainment #GlancerWeekly #DownersGrove
- COVER STORY | 25 Love Stories, February 2017
VOTE FOR YOUR FAVORITE LOVE STORY Celebrate ♥LOVE♥ with us by voting for your favorite Love Story. They are all so magical and are also featured in the February 2017 issue of Glancer Magazine. One lucky couple with the most "LIKES" on their photo posted here will win a $100 gift card to La Sorella di Francesca in Downtown Naperville. Best of luck to all of our beautiful couples! Photos submitted by area residents, otherwise written by Kristen Kucharski and Mindy Graika Kyle. Photos by Veronica Adams unless otherwise submitted. HURRY! Vote & Share Today One Vote Per User, Per Story DEADLINE TO VOTE: February 10, 2017 1. Matt & Nicky Turnbull, Wheaton A MAGICAL SUMMER DAY – Matt and I met standing up in our best man’s wedding in 2009. Our spark was instant. Matt popped the question in Millennium Park on a February evening. We tied the knot in the summer of 2015. The day was pure magic. After settling into our newlywed lifestyle, Matt encouraged me to follow my dream of owning a boutique. In June of 2016, that dream finally became a reality when I opened Gym Chic in St. Charles. Together we’ve created a life full of love and genuine happiness. When it’s all said and done, what more can you ask for? -Submitted VOTE HERE 2. Kari & Ryan Felkamp, Streamwood WE MAKE A GREAT TEAM – My story doesn’t happen every day. To find your perfect pair is so incredibly rare, but I did. My husband is the most genuine, thoughtful, hard-working and kind person you’ll ever meet. When I became extremely ill after finding out I was pregnant, my husband was by my side every step of the way. The “in sickness and health” vow was incredibly tested and we came out even stronger! Our son is now three months old. We make such a great team, and while neither of us is perfect…we are so perfect for each other.” -Submitted VOTE HERE 3. Becci & Tim Hethcoat, Wheaton TRULY MEANT TO BE – Everyone always thinks that we are making up our story, but it is absolutely true! My husband (Tim) was working at a boy scout camp in MI with my little brother when we were teens. I went to pick up my brother at camp and, while I waited for him, I took a walk and I met this guy with one of those fake arrows through his head. I still have the photo I took that day of him with that silly arrow. He was nice enough to keep me company. We spent a couple of hours together and when I was ready to leave he hugged me and told me that he knew he was going to marry me one day. He was 16, I was 19. I laughed...a college girl who wanted nothing to do with a 16 year old boy. We kept in touch for a while sporadically after that but had drifted apart when, one night, I was with some friends at the beach and thought about Tim. I had a number written down for him (pre cell phone and internet days) so I called it from a pay phone. He answered. He was in the process of moving that day and had come back into the house to get the last item...the telephone. After that day I would not have had any way to get a hold of him as he was changing his number in the move. It had to be fate...He came down to visit me the following weekend and when he came around the corner I saw a grown man where a boy had been before! We immediately started dating and got married just one year later...just as he predicted 5 years earlier. This year marks our 27 year anniversary. We have 3 beautiful kids and have been through a lot together. Our middle son is in a wheelchair and our other two kids both have medical conditions as well. Through it all, we have been fortunate to be one of those couples that are made closer by adversity. We are...to this day...each other's best friends. He is the first person I want to talk to in the morning and the last person I want to see when I go to sleep. I feel so blessed to have this crazy weird story as our love story. –Submitted VOTE HERE 4. Cathy & Ryan Schmeckpepper, Oswego LOVE AT FIRST SIGHT – Cathy and Ryan have known each other since they were toddlers. “I had a big crush on her my freshmen year and looked forward to the part of the day, when I had a class by her locker,” Ryan shares. The following year, Cathy moved to a different campus, so Ryan didn't see her as much; but by his junior year, the two were at the same campus again and fate brought them face to face in the office on the first day of school that year. “She smiled and said hi, and the flame was instantly reignited,” Ryan says. “I asked her to homecoming a few weeks later!” College, three kids, and 18 years of marriage have since passed, and that flame is still going strong. -KK VOTE HERE 5. Eric and Susan Carver, Plainfield SECOND TIME'S A CHARM – Eric found Susan’s profile on Match.com and messaged her. Susan did not respond. A year later, Eric decided to try one more message. This time, Susan was receptive. Although Susan had started getting tired of her Match.com dates which all seemed like interviews, she decided to meet up with Eric. They made a date at the Sushi Train in Romeoville. “Before the date, I sat in the parking lot and googled ‘conversation starters if the table talk becomes dull’,” laughs Susan. “Turns out we didn’t need it.” The relationship seemed so easy, they both knew it was something they did not want to let go of. They soon married and just recently had a baby girl. –MK VOTE HERE 6. Paul & Rebecca Johnson, Wheaton DANCING WITH HER PRINCE – Rebecca Johnson met her husband, Paul, at her college roommate’s sister’s wedding. He was the best man for his brother. She looked up his name in the program at the church and decided she would dance with him that night. Positioning herself across from the head table, she made sure he would notice her, and he did. When he gave his toast, Rebecca fell in love. She asked the bride to introduce them, and she did on the dance floor. The videographer caught the whole moment on video which was then later incorporated into their own wedding video. “We tell the kids it’s just like Cinderella dancing with her Prince,” says Rebecca. –MK VOTE HERE 7. Pam & Hank Ebeling, Lisle HELPING OTHERS TOGETHER–Pam & I grew about a block apart. We went to the same preschool, elementary, junior high, & high school, yet not once did we date or even hang out. It wasn't until I opened H4 Training that we met when Pam came to workout. After the training session, I took her for what she thought was just lunch, but I thought of it as more of a first date. A simple workout ended up turning into our love story. The best part of our relationship is our shared passion for health & fitness. Pam is a Diamond Coach at Beachbody & I own H4 Training a small group training boutique gym. Together we love to help others live happier & healthier lives. -Submitted VOTE 8. Tracie Shane & Scott Taylor, Naperville TRUE LOVE–I told her the very first night that she may fall in love with me. I knew my life would never be the same after the first kiss. Spent some romantic moments under the Christmas tree watching the lights sparkle in her eyes. Had the most romantic Valentine’s dinner with her. An amazing couple of days in Lake Geneva and a couple more in Niagra Falls. A lifetime of love, laughter and memories in just 2 years. The decisions I made in life have led me to her, the best thing to ever walk into my life. -Submitted VOTE 9. Chad & Stephanie Efnor, Naperville WILLING TO WAIT – Chad and Stephanie knew each other in junior high, but they didn’t officially meet until high school. They became instant friends and hung out all through school. Although they both dated other people, Chad admits, “I knew one day I would marry her and was willing to wait.” After high school, Chad moved to another state and they both attended different colleges. By the end of her junior year, Stephanie was preparing to move to another state where her boyfriend lived. Chad heard of her plans, moved back to their hometown, and confessed he’d loved her from the first time they met. With this news, Stephanie canceled her move for the following weekend. They were married two years later. –MK VOTE 10. John & Lynn Elam, Batavia OLD CAR CREATES CLASSIC COUPLE – John and Lynn were high school sweethearts and like many other high schoolers, they would escape in the car, hang at the park and talk and smooch for hours. John’s car was an old VW with no heat and no reverse gear. Lynn’s job was to scrape the ice from the inside of the car windows so John could see to drive. “One night, a police officer came and banged on the windshield,” says Lynn. “He told us to move on and get married. We ended up doing both of those.” Now, 37 years later, Lynn says she has a secret plan to take him back there because he has a better car. –MK VOTE 11. Tom & Jean Graika, Downers Grove AN UNLIKELY MATCH – Growing up, Tom, the youngest of 7 brothers, remembers hard times living on the south side of Milwaukee – several children to one bed, charity baskets at the door and no money for college. His hard work and determination on the basketball court landed him a scholarship and place on the University of Wisconsin basketball team. While at the University, he set his sights on Jean, a beautiful young girl from the more affluent town of Shorewood. An unlikely match, but with Tom’s persistence, goofy sense of humor and poem writing skills, he won her heart. They have been happily married now for fifty-one years. –MK VOTE 12. Pete & Natalie Miscinski, Glen Ellyn THE MEANING OF PARIS – Almost 25 years ago, I took my girlfriend, Natalie, on a “surprise” trip. The surprise was the destination – it was not until we arrived at the Air France gate that she knew we were going to Paris – for French Open tennis, of course (wink, wink) – she was a huge fan! The second evening of the trip, on the river Seine in front of the Eiffel Tower, I proposed – and she said yes! Three years ago, we were blessed to go back with our two girls, and our daughter Miranda was able to see firsthand why her middle name is “Paris”! -Submitted VOTE 13. Karen and Matt Toole, Elmhurst IN SICKNESS AND IN HEALTH – After 18 years and counting, Karen and Matt’s love continues to deepen. “I knew that once we started dating in 1995, we would get married and spend the rest of our lives together,” Matt says. Each year, their love strengthens regardless of highs and lows, from the birth of children to the loss of loved ones. “The last few years have been challenging since my diagnosis of ALS. Karen has been my rock, the one who keeps me motivated to be the best I can be,” Matt adds. “With Karen at my side, anything is possible. Karen’s selflessness and caring continues to show me what true love really means.” –KK VOTE 14. Carl & Linda Zamecnik, Naperville HOLLYWOOD LOVE STORY – Linda and Carl met playing volleyball at Four Lakes in Lisle, a setter and a hitter; a marriage made in heaven. After 35 years, the couple recalls laughter as being the center of their adventures. “Obviously, marriage is not only filled with joy, but challenges that demand a commitment to one another,” Linda says. “Over time, we learned that with our faith as our rudder we could make it through.” Hence, why they formed True Reflection Films, Inc. and are working on a major motion picture - a Christian comedy that the Zamecniks have invested all of their time and money, all the while believing in each other and almighty God. –KK VOTE 15. Benjamin & Rachel McCulloch, Lombard ACROSS THE BORDERS – Ben and Rachel met during high school in Manila, Philippines in 1999, where both of their parents were serving as missionaries. Although they had speech class together, it wasn’t until after graduation, back in Chicago in 2008, that they reconnected on Facebook when Ben private messaged Rachel to see if she wanted to meet for drinks. “What I thought would be one awkward drink turned into an entire evening of laughing, talking and catching up on the past few years,” Rachel says. “He walked me home after the bars closed down and we sat on my front stairs talking until the sun came up.” After a quick courtship and 7.5 years of marriage, Rachel and Ben are vested and love their life with their 3 children. -KK VOTE 16. Brent & Lisa Atkinson, Geneva COUPLES THERAPY – As practicing therapists, both Lisa and Brent attended a marriage and family therapy networking event in 1988. Shortly after, the two dated for six months and married in 1992. “After 25 years of marriage, we’re still crazy about each other,” Brent says. “We have similar values, both love adventure, like the same kind of movies and music, and we even share the same career as owners of The Couples Clinic in Geneva.” Yet, the love story of what makes their marriage work might surprise most - opposites attract! Across the years and four kids later, they’ve field-tested ideas on their own relationship and come up with some answers that work incredibly well! -KK VOTE 17. Kurt & Monica Padera, Glen Ellyn CELEBRATING 30 YEARS–We met and became friends at EIU in 1982, but did not date. However, as fate would have it, we ran into each other in August of 1985 at Oliver's in D.G., which is now Rockwood Tap House. We began dating and fell in love shortly thereafter. Kurt wrote his first poem to me and presented it on Valentine’s Day 1986. We became engaged after seeing a Turtles Concert in July of that same year and married on April 11, 1987.We are blessed with three beautiful children and look forward to celebrating our 30th Wedding Anniversary this April 11. -Submitted VOTE 18. Lane & Kate Moeller, Naperville I called my Mom at 2am. “The man I’ll marry asked me to dance. I don’t know his name or number. I know it's crazy, but I’ll grow old with him.” Second date. I got offered a job. It's across the country. Want to come with? Six months since that first dance. Everything he owns piled in the back of his car. He's on his way. 9/11 and a tropical storm.. We are safe. Grandma's engagement ring is on. Only the court clerk knows- The papers are already signed. We called our siblings. Come to the beach. Family only. Big wedding later. Today? It's just another day. Sixteen years and counting. Three weddings. Two kids. I'm so lucky. I still get excited to hear his voice. I know it's Crazy - but I will grow old with him. -Submitted VOTE 19. Julie & Mike Prestegaard, Wheaton IT’S A CUBS THING – My husband and I "met" at his aunt's wedding when we were eight and four, respectively. Twenty-three years later...his aunt (and my aunt, former college roommates) became match-makers by orchestrating our blind date. This first meeting involved endless conversation including our love of everything Cubs. After many adventures (and countless Cub games) we were married. Our aunts spoke at the ceremony, and "Go Cubs Go" played at our reception. We were ecstatic with the Cubs winning the World Series, now in combination with our 10th Anniversary! Added bonus - we have two Rizzo- and Bryant-loving daughters. -Submitted VOTE 20. Jennifer Lima, Addison ONE LOOK AND HIS SEARCH WAS OVER – My husband's from Brazil, moved to Florida at 14, and went to Eastern Illinois University to play football. His good friend and my cousin were dating and my husband asked her to set him up with a girl four months prior. He'd given up his search the morning before we met. Supposedly, I gave him a mean look when we met, and so he was intrigued. We had talked about about how I was a high school special education teacher (his mom was too) and how my favorite song to dance to was a popular BrazilIan song. We're married four years! -Submitted VOTE 21. Gary Smith & Judith Brodhead, Naperville A LIFETIME OF LOVE – My husband Gary Smith and I always marvel at how unlikely our meeting was. He grew up in Hawaii and went to the Naval Academy in Annapolis MD. I went to Douglass College (Rutgers University) in N.J. We met in the dining hall at Douglass, where some of the midshipmen went for dinner following the Rutgers-Navy game in 1969. That night we went to a mixer and he invited me to USNA for a weekend. If I hadn't gone to that dinner - our three children would not exist! We've been married 44 years. -Submitted VOTE 22. Eric & Trish Ambrosio, Glen Ellyn AN UNBEATABLE TEAM – Eric and I met his senior year and my junior year in college. We were both theater majors. He walked by one of the small theaters and asked a friend, "Who is that girl singing?" It was me. He asked me out 6 times before I agreed, as I was still in a long distance relationship with my high school sweetheart. On that first date, he picked me up from work, had set up champagne and fresh cut fruit, and we talked for hours and hours. That June 25, 1984 was the beginning of the rest of our lives. The many years in between were made up of living in 7 states and 11 houses, 4 amazing kids that have had their challenges, 9 dogs, 6 cats, multiple hamsters and guinea pigs, and tons of fish. In July of this year, Eric was diagnosed with Bile Duct Cancer. It was a shocking experience and after quickly expediting scans and doctor consultations, we ended up finding a clinical trial at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, MN. We spent our 29th wedding anniversary (married 8/2/87) getting the first chemo treatment. Since the trial requires us to drive to MN 2 weeks in a row and then one week off for as long as it keeps working, I needed to leave my teaching job. Eric and I have spent more one on one time together each day over the past 6 months than during our entire 30 years together. That has been the very bright spot in this whole ordeal. When we look at each other, we know we have the strength to fight through this and spend many more years as an unbeatable team. -Submitted VOTE 23. Christina Sullivan & Her Husband, Naperville/Palatine YOU JUST NEVER KNOW – My mother always said to give guys a chance. Her exact words were, "You never know, he may have a cute brother or cute friends". With this advice, I went on a second date with a guy who I already thought was a dud. We went out to Pinstripes in Oakbrook to play Boche Ball. Neither of us knew how to play, so we were watching the couple next to us. I was secretly wishing I was on that date instead– they looked like they were having such a good time. A few days later I went to Quigley's Irish Pub, which was down the street from my house in Naperville. I happened to run into the guy from Boche ball that was on that other date. I struck up a conversation with him and found that his date also did not workout. I asked if he wanted to go to the next bar down the street with me and my friend. I was sure to get his number just in-case we lost him on the way. We didn't lose him, and we actually had a great time together. I kept his number and made plans to get together to see if we were more compatible. On our second date, he sent me a text in the morning to say he had a great time and wanted to see me again. That morning I woke up to standing water in my basement and was not feeling flowery. He asked if I needed help and I sent back a text saying "why would you". After I moved some electronics upstairs and caught my breath, I re-read my text and realized that I FORGOT TO PUNCTUATE! I meant to say, "Why, would you?". We sent a few more texts and he ended up coming over. He had to enter through the backdoor since the street was so flooded and he helped me move all of my furniture up into the living room. I knew I was in love after that day. We married at St. James Farm this past summer and I'm so glad I listened to my mother and re-read my poorly punctuated text. -Submitted VOTE 24. Tim & Melissa Drechsel, Glen Ellyn When I was nineteen and living at home on Long Island my parents sent me to pick my brother up from school after an evening sports practice. I drove over to the school in my pajamas thinking I wouldn't see anyone. I arrived at the school gym just as this handsome new math teacher from Illinois that I’d heard about was walking in to shoot hoops by himself. I had never met him, but in such a small school community it wasn’t difficult to spot a new faculty member. I explained who I was and what I was doing there and then left with my brother without thinking much more of our meeting. Several weeks went by before my sister came home from school saying that her math teacher wanted to know if it was ok if he called me. I told her it was fine, but that I needed to find out his name first because I couldn't call him Mr. Drechsel when he called on the phone! After we talked we met for ice cream and within a few minutes I knew that this was the man with whom I would be spending my whole life. When I got home that night my grandmother, who was suffering from advanced dementia at the time, asked me where I had been. I answered, 'oh, I was just out with the man I'm going to marry someday...' The words came out of my mouth without any hesitation and I could hardly believe I was saying them about a man I'd just barely met! My grandmother didn’t remember that announcement but I will never forget hearing myself say what my heart already knew- that this was the man I had been waiting for all my life. That was seventeen years ago. Tim and I were married almost two years later AT the school where we met and had pictures taken in front of the gym where we saw each other for the first time. Fifteen years of marriage, three children and lots of joys and challenges later, our love has grown and matured and we are even more committed to one another than we were the day we took our vows at the school chapel. There's no one else in the world with whom I'd rather be on this adventure called life than my husband! I love him and I love the way he loves me and our family. I'm so grateful I ran into Mr. Drechsel at the gym that night in my pajamas! Photo: Our family in front of the school gym on Long Island where Tim and I first saw each other. -Submitted VOTE 25. Tina & Adam Hume, Winfield I attended a bachelorette party at Tony n' Tina's wedding and that's where I met my future husband. He was an actor in the play and I was an audience member. If you're unfamiliar with the play, the groomsmen/ushers escort the guests to their seats in the "church" as if you were at a real wedding. My now husband escorted me to my seat and while in character made small talk with me...he says he knew at that moment I was going to be the girl he was going to choose to "pick" on for the remainder of the show. As the play proceeded to the reception area my now husband stuck to his original plan and of course "picked" on me. He pulled me out onto the center of the dance floor, sat me in a chair and I was serenaded by all the groomsmen and of course Tony (the groom). They all sang Summerwind (which became our wedding song) and did a special little dance it was the sweetest memory ever. Needless to say, my now husband came and pulled me out on the dance floor 2 more times that evening for a slow dance. While dancing we of course chatted. Long story short, the evening came to an end and the actors lined up and autographed the Playbills for the guests. While we were getting our Playbills autographed my cousin tells "Johnny" (the character my husband was playing that night) to give me his digits. He responds, "we can't give out our phone numbers or I would." Tony (the lead character) tells him, "go for it buddy, give her your number." He autographed my Playbill and gave me his number. I learned his name was Adam not Johnny and that he was a very good actor because the whole time we were dancing at the play he stayed in character. The real kicker is that I had a boyfriend for 7 years who was actually standing up in my brother's wedding (which was taking place the following week), but something (we call it fate) drew me to Adam and I just knew I had to call him. This isn't my proudest moment, but I did it...I called him...met him for a drink and realized immediately that the 7 year relationship I was in was not meant to be and that whether Adam and I worked out or not we were definitely meant to meet. Fast forward to the present and we've been together almost 15 years, married almost 10 and have 3 beautiful children together. Going to Tony n' Tina's wedding and calling Adam (even though my guilty conscience said I shouldn't) was the best decision I could have ever made! -Submitted VOTE #CoverStory #25LoveStories #LIfestyle #February2017 #MindyKyle #KristenKucharski #LocalWomen #Wheaton #Streamwood #Oswego #Plainfield #Lisle #Naperville #Batavia #GlenEllyn #DownersGrove #Elmhurst #Lombard #Geneva #Addison #Winfield
- 7 SPECTACULAR | Places Where Couples Can Reconnect
LOVE IS IN THE AIR! It’s February, the month when we celebrate our love for our spouses or our significant others. Many couples might have favorite Valentine’s Day traditions and some might be looking for new ways to reconnect. We’ve come up with a list of 7 spectacular places where you can do just that.... enjoy!♥ 1. WORKOUT TOGETHER AT A PERSONAL TRAINING HOT SPOT Want to get back to the best shape of your life? There’s no better gift than the gift of fitness! Treat each other to personal training sessions at H4 Training to help create a lean figure and improve overall energy. Science proves that couples who workout together really do stay together. It’s the best gift for not only looking and feeling your best, but also to improve your relationship. Stop in or call today to find out how! Located in Wheaton & Geneva. www.h4training.com 2. INDULGE IN A COUPLES MASSAGE OR SPA TREATMENT We found a relaxing spa that will give you & yours a full suite of services to choose from. At Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa, you can restore your youthful glow together with an exceptional facial and exfoliation treatment. Enjoy a couples massage in accordance to your pressure preferences. The experienced staff would be happy to connect you with a massage therapist in Wheaton and the surrounding areas. Schedule today! Located in Wheaton. www.handandstonewheaton.com 3. GO RETRO & BRUSH UP ON YOUR ROLLERSKATING SKILLS Local fun spot FunWay Ultimate Entertainment Center in Batavia now offers rollerskating lessons for all ages. Students will learn the basics of roller skating in this four week program. Beginners will learn how to skate forward, stop, and skate safety. Intermediate skaters will learn how to cross over, turning forward to backward and backward skating. Lessons are for beginner & intermediate skaters of all ages. You’ll be skating hand in hand in no time at all! How romantic♥ www.funway.com 4. LEARN TO COOK PARISIAN STYLE IN A COUPLES COOKING CLASS Share your combined passion for French cuisine. Get introduced to traditional techniques for creating amazing Parisian flavors—from classic coq au vin to a delicious twist on fondue. You’ll love working alongside your date and other couples as you practice braising, caramelizing, creating vinaigrette from scratch and more. Plus, the instructor will share secrets for creating the quintessential French dessert: a decadent, perfectly risen chocolate soufflé. Bon appetit! Classes fill up fast, but there are many to choose from held all month long. www.surlatable.com 5. SHARE THE ARTIST IN EACH OF YOU WITH A PRIVATE ART CLASS All Things Art Studio is a teaching art studio near downtown St. Charles offering art classes and private lessons, wine and canvas events and more. Explore their site to discover the perfect All Things Art experience for you! www.allthingsartstudio.com 6. RECONNECT WITH A VALENTINE'S PARTNER YOGA WORKSHOP What better way to express love than connecting with your partner or spouse on the mat? Join Yogi Rae and Gayathri Ragavan for this opportunity to connect with each other and deepen your practice of Self Love and Love for Others. Beginners welcome! Valentine's Partner Yoga Workshop is available at Abhyaasa Yoga Studio In Naperville. Friday, February 10. 7-9pm. www.abhyaasayoga.com 7. CELEBRATE NATURE TOGETHER AT MORTON ARBORETUM Celebrate Valentine’s Day weekend with a delectable dinner overlooking beautiful Meadow Lake. Enjoy a five-course dinner with wine pairings, live music from local classical guitarist Jim Perona, and the opportunity to take home pictures from the photo booth. Awww! Feb 12 or 14 at 6pm. Ginkgo Restaurant. www.mortonarb.org #GlancerMagazine #7SpectacularList #LIfestyle #ArtsEntertainment #StyleBeauty #February2017 #Wheaton #Geneva #Batavia #Naperville #StCharles #Lisle #H4Training
- LIFESTYLE | Inviting Women of Strength to Share their Message
SHARE YOUR MESSAGE OF STRENGTH WITH OUR READERS Glancer Magazine has a new favorite feature that premiered in January and we're inviting west suburban women to be a part of it! We're looking for area residents to share a message of reflection focusing on a time in their life when they showed immense strength, inspiring our readers that they, too, can overcome whatever life presents to them. Each message will be brief in length, but long lasting in meaning and will be accompanied by a beautiful photo. If you are interested in sharing your message of strength and being part of an inspirational and empowering recurring monthly feature in 2017, please click the link below to complete our form. Published messages will be personal submissions sent in by our readers sharing a brief message of strength and inspiration through their own experiences. This feature is meant to inspire others & to share just how strong women can be at times via short, yet heartfelt messages sent in by our readers. Authors of chosen stories will be notified prior to publication. JANUARY 2017 Messages of Strength FEBRUARY 2017 Messages of Strength Glancer Magazine reserves all rights-2017. #GlancerWeekly #GlancerMagazine #LIfestyle #February2017